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Ladakh · Breakfast

Momo with Yak Cheese Filling

Traditional 9. Momo with Yak Cheese Filling recipe

🧺 Ingredients

• 1.5 cups barley flour (or wheat flour) (210g)
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ cup warm water (40°C)
• 1 tbsp yak butter
• 150g dried yak cheese (chhurpe), grated
• 1 tbsp minced chives or spring onion
• ½ tsp ground cumin
• Pinch of salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper

👩‍🍳 How to make Momo with Yak Cheese Filling

1. *Dough:*
2. Mix flour and salt
3. Make well; pour warm water gradually
4. Knead for 5-7 mins until smooth (don't overwork)
5. Rub butter on surface; cover with damp cloth
6. Rest 20-30 mins (around 25°C)
7. *Filling:*
8. Combine grated yak cheese, chives, cumin, salt, pepper in bowl
9. *Assembly:*
10. Divide dough into 12 equal balls
11. Roll each to 3-4 inch circle (thin but not transparent)
12. Place 1 tbsp filling in center
13. Gather edges to center; pinch to seal (should resemble small purse)
14. Place seam-side down on bamboo steamer lined with parchment
15. *Cooking:*
16. Fill steamer pot with water; bring to rolling boil (100°C)
17. Place steamer basket over water (should not touch)
18. Steam momos for 10-12 mins until dough becomes slightly translucent
19. Serve hot (above 60°C)
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